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**Chelsea are said to be still in the market for a new midfielder ahead of the transfer deadline on Monday.**
The Blues did make an approach to sign Douglas Luiz on loan last week, but the Brazilian is now expected to return to his old club, Aston Villa.
Several other midfielders have been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks. Some are seen as short-term solutions, while others are deemed more long-term targets.
Let’s take a look at four potential targets and assess the chances of them making the move before the January transfer window closes.
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